Document Center
Store, organize, and manage your construction documents.
Overview
The Document Center is where you manage all project files. Upload plans, organize them by project, and open them in the takeoff workspace for measurements.
Document Types
BuildVision supports various document types:
| Type | Examples | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | Blueprints, floor plans, elevations | Takeoff measurements |
| Specs | Product specs, submittals | Reference |
| Photos | Site photos, progress pics | Documentation |
| Other | Miscellaneous documents | Storage |
Quick Actions
From the Document Center you can:
- Upload - Add new files
- Download - Get files to your device
- Open in Takeoff - Measure plans
- Archive - Hide without deleting
- Delete - Remove permanently
Views
Grid View
Visual thumbnails of all documents. Good for:
- Finding plans by visual appearance
- Browsing photos
- Quick overview
List View
Detailed table with sortable columns:
- Name, type, date, project
- Sort and filter easily
- Bulk operations
Switch views using the toggle in the top right of the Document Center.
Organization Tips
Naming Conventions
Use clear, consistent names:
A101 - Floor Plan - Rev 2E101 - Electrical PlanPhoto - Kitchen Demo - Day 3
Project Association
Link documents to projects:
- Easier to find later
- Shows in project Documents tab
- Permissions follow project access
Versioning
When uploading revisions:
- Name includes revision (Rev 1, Rev 2)
- Archive old versions
- Latest shows first in searches
Storage & Limits
| Plan | Storage | Per File |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 GB | 50 MB |
| Pro | 100 GB | 200 MB |
| Team | 500 GB | 500 MB |
| Enterprise | Unlimited | 1 GB |
View your usage in Settings → Storage.
Security
Your documents are:
- Encrypted in transit and at rest
- Access controlled by role
- Backed up automatically